Actress Jane Fonda, 65, appeared in the Plaza district of Kansas City on Tuesday night shopping for a book signing to hawk his new book, "My Life So Far" and their new movie with Jennifer Lopez "Monster-In-Law". About 900 people attended, including Michael Smith, 54, a veteran of the Vietnam War is still angry at Fonda from his trip to Hanoi in 1972. Fonda actively and openly opposed the war in 1972 and was photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft tank, essentially supporting the enemy. She recently apologized for the photos, calling their actions a "lapse in judgment incredible." During his book signing in Kansas City, spoke about the widespread image. "We're sending people to die - believing they were helping South Vietnam," Fonda said. "I made a terrible mistake, and that's why I'm so sorry. Really hurt people."
One of the people who was injured Michael Smith, who claims that her actions were planned Tuesday night in advance and does not regret what he did. Smith, who was sent to fight in Vietnam when he was 19, made some comments about the bitter Fonda after the incident. "She is a traitor, and that cost the lives of a lot of good men," Smith told KMBC-TV in Kansas City. "She did nothing to the government .. He gave us a slap in the face for many of us, the war will never end, and our war with her will never end," he said. "I expressed my opinion of her, for her," said Smith. "I had the opportunity - a lot of guys do not have - and I did for them."
In 1978, when Fonda visited Hanoi as part of a "peace delegation" visit, a group of American prisoners were cleaned, fed, dressed in a neat and clean pajamas to describe the Fonda the "lenient and humane treatment" they were receiving from the hands of their captors, to deny that they were tortured, and to discredit the American war effort. He went home and told the world that the POWs had assured him they were in good health. "When asked if they were brainwashed, they all laughed. Without exception, they expressed their shame for what they had done." However, during his visit to Hanoi, Fonda apparently did not realize (or care) that the prisoners of war were the delivery of the script lines under duress or find it strange that he was not allowed to visit prisoners of real War of the field (commonly known as the "Hanoi Hilton") itself. A prisoner of war who told him to meet with Jane Fonda said he would like to tell you about the actual treatment of prisoners of war were receiving treatment that was very different from the treatment course by the North Vietnamese, and parroted by Jane Fonda as "humane and tolerant." Because of his rebellion, the soldier spent three days on a rocky floor on his knees with arms outstretched, with a piece of steel rod placed in his hands, and beaten with a cane bamboo whenever their arms are submerged.
When American POWs finally began to return home (some of them have been kidnapped for up to nine years) and began to describe the tortures they had suffered at the hands of North Vietnamese, Jane Fonda quickly told the country that "should not hail the POWs as heroes, because they are hypocrites and liars. "Fonda said the idea that the POWs she had met in Vietnam had been tortured was" ridiculous ", saying:" These were not men who had been tortured These were not men who had been deprived These were not men who had brainwashed ... "Prisoners of war who said they had been tortured were" exaggerating, probably for his own interest, "he said. She told the audience:" These are military careerists and professional murderers "who are" trying to make themselves look self-righteous, but they are war criminals according to law. "
Although Fonda has publicly apologized for his "indiscretion" during the Vietnam War, has never been owned up to the fact that their actions actually cost lives, and never had to pay for what were essentially acts of treason the country. And that obviously has not learned to keep his mouth shut in public rather than condemn the government of the country that has become a millionaire. During the life experiences and unique series of conference in Vancouver in early April, Fonda talks about Canada, her acting career, his three marriages and divorces, and the war in Iraq, saying the campaign to turn people around the world against America. According to The Associated Press, Fonda told the audience of Canada that the conflict is afraid, but not sure what Americans can do about it. "I do not know if it's a country where people are so ignorant of reality and of history, if you can call that a free world," said Fonda.
Many Americans have not accepted two sides Fonda apologized for his actions in 1972, as she continues to make public statements critical of the U.S. government. So Michael Smith decided to step up to the plate and represent the fundamental criticisms of his own making public statements during the onset of Fonda in Kansas City. At about 9 pm, after waiting in line for 90 minutes, Smith spent a book Fonda and then spit a big ball of snuff juice on the face. He turned and spit at the same time, and then escaped before being captured and detained by off-duty officers providing security for the event. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, one count of the city, although Fonda declined to file formal charges.
Fonda was a reaction to the incident light, snuff juice was wiped off and she continued to sign autographs for the people next in line without ever leaving your chair. He told the audience that was fine, and Smith "only has problems." In a statement issued through his publisher, Fonda said: "Despite the incident, my experience in Kansas City was wonderful and I thank all the people warm and supportive, including many veterans, who came to welcome me last night."
Event organizers in Kansas City have said that Michael Smith's actions are "dishonorable." Apparently, they do not realize that the honor is not automatically granted to a person simply for being a celebrity. Honor must be earned, and Jane Fonda has not won.
One of the people who was injured Michael Smith, who claims that her actions were planned Tuesday night in advance and does not regret what he did. Smith, who was sent to fight in Vietnam when he was 19, made some comments about the bitter Fonda after the incident. "She is a traitor, and that cost the lives of a lot of good men," Smith told KMBC-TV in Kansas City. "She did nothing to the government .. He gave us a slap in the face for many of us, the war will never end, and our war with her will never end," he said. "I expressed my opinion of her, for her," said Smith. "I had the opportunity - a lot of guys do not have - and I did for them."
In 1978, when Fonda visited Hanoi as part of a "peace delegation" visit, a group of American prisoners were cleaned, fed, dressed in a neat and clean pajamas to describe the Fonda the "lenient and humane treatment" they were receiving from the hands of their captors, to deny that they were tortured, and to discredit the American war effort. He went home and told the world that the POWs had assured him they were in good health. "When asked if they were brainwashed, they all laughed. Without exception, they expressed their shame for what they had done." However, during his visit to Hanoi, Fonda apparently did not realize (or care) that the prisoners of war were the delivery of the script lines under duress or find it strange that he was not allowed to visit prisoners of real War of the field (commonly known as the "Hanoi Hilton") itself. A prisoner of war who told him to meet with Jane Fonda said he would like to tell you about the actual treatment of prisoners of war were receiving treatment that was very different from the treatment course by the North Vietnamese, and parroted by Jane Fonda as "humane and tolerant." Because of his rebellion, the soldier spent three days on a rocky floor on his knees with arms outstretched, with a piece of steel rod placed in his hands, and beaten with a cane bamboo whenever their arms are submerged.
When American POWs finally began to return home (some of them have been kidnapped for up to nine years) and began to describe the tortures they had suffered at the hands of North Vietnamese, Jane Fonda quickly told the country that "should not hail the POWs as heroes, because they are hypocrites and liars. "Fonda said the idea that the POWs she had met in Vietnam had been tortured was" ridiculous ", saying:" These were not men who had been tortured These were not men who had been deprived These were not men who had brainwashed ... "Prisoners of war who said they had been tortured were" exaggerating, probably for his own interest, "he said. She told the audience:" These are military careerists and professional murderers "who are" trying to make themselves look self-righteous, but they are war criminals according to law. "
Although Fonda has publicly apologized for his "indiscretion" during the Vietnam War, has never been owned up to the fact that their actions actually cost lives, and never had to pay for what were essentially acts of treason the country. And that obviously has not learned to keep his mouth shut in public rather than condemn the government of the country that has become a millionaire. During the life experiences and unique series of conference in Vancouver in early April, Fonda talks about Canada, her acting career, his three marriages and divorces, and the war in Iraq, saying the campaign to turn people around the world against America. According to The Associated Press, Fonda told the audience of Canada that the conflict is afraid, but not sure what Americans can do about it. "I do not know if it's a country where people are so ignorant of reality and of history, if you can call that a free world," said Fonda.
Many Americans have not accepted two sides Fonda apologized for his actions in 1972, as she continues to make public statements critical of the U.S. government. So Michael Smith decided to step up to the plate and represent the fundamental criticisms of his own making public statements during the onset of Fonda in Kansas City. At about 9 pm, after waiting in line for 90 minutes, Smith spent a book Fonda and then spit a big ball of snuff juice on the face. He turned and spit at the same time, and then escaped before being captured and detained by off-duty officers providing security for the event. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, one count of the city, although Fonda declined to file formal charges.
Fonda was a reaction to the incident light, snuff juice was wiped off and she continued to sign autographs for the people next in line without ever leaving your chair. He told the audience that was fine, and Smith "only has problems." In a statement issued through his publisher, Fonda said: "Despite the incident, my experience in Kansas City was wonderful and I thank all the people warm and supportive, including many veterans, who came to welcome me last night."
Event organizers in Kansas City have said that Michael Smith's actions are "dishonorable." Apparently, they do not realize that the honor is not automatically granted to a person simply for being a celebrity. Honor must be earned, and Jane Fonda has not won.
